Western Union

**Newport** · 12-31-2004, 03:40 PM

What a rip on their charges. If you want to send money with a test question it costs more.

It's an expensive adventure.

**GetinBig** · 12-31-2004, 03:46 PM

Yes but it is worth it.

**thunderin** · 12-31-2004, 08:10 PM

This is much better. http://www.moneygram.com

**SwoleCat** · 12-31-2004, 11:41 PM

Test questions are stupid, never do that.

~SC~

**workdude** · 12-31-2004, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

Test questions are stupid, never do that.

~SC~

agreed no test questions...

**Hitman** · 01-01-2005, 01:04 AM

Since when does it cost more ticking the test question???

**Angelis** · 01-01-2005, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by thunderin

This is much better. http://www.moneygram.com

Ditto I always use Money Gram with no problems and 1/2 the price of WU

**finafreak** · 01-04-2005, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

Test questions are stupid, never do that.

~SC~

hey bro ur from the west coast,.

**MER** · 01-04-2005, 08:30 AM

Suck it up, WU is extremelly convienent now. I just had to kick down 60 extra bucks in my last WU payment but being able to do it from home makes it worth while. The poeple who recieve the payment also loose a bit of money as well. There is no service out there more convinent IMO.

**bluestrm** · 01-04-2005, 08:59 AM

It doesn't cost more to use a test question. They allow that in case the reciever does not "have" an I.D.
And most sources want a test question!

**Jackman** · 01-04-2005, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

Test questions are stupid, never do that.

~SC~

why are they stupid? And why do most sources make you put a test question so they can use the fake name?

**GettinSwoll47** · 01-04-2005, 10:20 AM

test questions arent stupid, my source wants a TQ so he doesnt need to show an idea. it seems safer

**ChefJ** · 01-04-2005, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by GettinSwoll47

test questions arent stupid, my source wants a TQ so he doesnt need to show an idea. it seems safer

My guy only accepts cash via confirmed mail. That IMHO is still the safest way to do business.

**GetinBig** · 01-04-2005, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Jackman

why are they stupid? And why do most sources make you put a test question so they can use the fake name?

Thats what I was going to say.

Also some sources only take Western Union.

**Jackman** · 01-04-2005, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by ChefJ

My guy only accepts cash via confirmed mail. That IMHO is still the safest way to do business.

How do you figure? So easy to track them down.

**ChefJ** · 01-04-2005, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Jackman

How do you figure? So easy to track them down.

You have a pm

**longhorn814** · 01-04-2005, 11:04 AM

Ive never got charged to use a test question before

**yikes!!** · 01-04-2005, 11:30 AM

WU cost me $50 a pop to send to my source overseas

**detroit** · 01-04-2005, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by yikes!!

WU cost me $50 a pop to send to my source overseas

What... I have never paid more than $14 to send anywhere overseas. Are you sending online or something? Its way cheaper to just walk into a branch and pay cash...

**Gmill13** · 01-04-2005, 12:10 PM

International is cheaper than domestic when using WU. Some sources use WU Swift Pay, costs 6 bucks to transfer, but I think its a pain in the neck for sources. I never send WU from home either, I refuse to use my credit card for gear. Evocash used to be awesome!

**BIGPAPAPUMP77** · 01-04-2005, 12:57 PM

Test Questions Are A Waste

**Jackman** · 01-04-2005, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by BIGPAPAPUMP77

Test Questions Are A Waste

please explain instead of just posting an opinion.

**mustangz** · 01-04-2005, 01:26 PM

i guess if thats all your source will take then you pay it!just sent off 110.00 for some last minute items and it was 130.00 or so after western union.what are you guys opinions on e-gold?

**Jack87** · 01-04-2005, 01:43 PM

If you did it from home on the net with a credit card they can track you
even more and it makes it even more of a risk because it leaves more of
a trail... Not the smart way to do it at all...

Originally Posted by MER

Suck it up, WU is extremelly convienent now. I just had to kick down 60 extra bucks in my last WU payment but being able to do it from home makes it worth while. The poeple who recieve the payment also loose a bit of money as well. There is no service out there more convinent IMO.

**Jack87** · 01-04-2005, 01:45 PM

Test Questions are only so the receiver dones't need to show ID, but
WU is so ****ed up they still demand ID at many locations because the
clerks are so badly trained or have no idea... Western Union is basically
a joke and if you think it's safe then you are fooling yourself anyway...

Originally Posted by BIGPAPAPUMP77

Test Questions Are A Waste

**Newport** · 01-04-2005, 06:11 PM

On the new WU form under optional features it clearly states(The maximum amount that can be picked up without ID is subject to change without notice) So if the sender uses a false name and the receiver is a false name and the clerk wants ID, then the receiver loses money.

Originally Posted by buff87

Test Questions are only so the receiver dones't need to show ID, but
WU is so ****ed up they still demand ID at many locations because the
clerks are so badly trained or have no idea... Western Union is basically
a joke and if you think it's safe then you are fooling yourself anyway...

**SwoleCat** · 01-04-2005, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by finafreak

hey bro ur from the west coast,.

What??

~SC~

**SwoleCat** · 01-04-2005, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Jackman

why are they stupid? And why do most sources make you put a test question so they can use the fake name?

Test questions are stupid because they cost money.

I use WU for my legit business, so there is no need for fake names and trying to be sneaky about anything, thus test questions being assinine in my business endeavors. You use your name and the MTCN, that's VERY SIMPLISTIC.

I've no idea about why sources do anything, as I don't deal w/that type of transaction, thus I need not worry about such trivial things.

~SC~